IGF 2018 First Open Consultations and MAG Meeting

The firstOpen Consultations and Multistakeholder Advisory Group (MAG) meeting of the IGF 2018 preparatory cycle took place from 20-22 March at the headquarters of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), in Geneva, Switzerland.

An additional orientation session for new MAG members was held on Monday, 19 March, at ITU. The orientation session was mandatory for new members; continuing members might participate voluntarily and provided input into the session.

The main purpose of the 3-day meeting is to take stock of the IGF 2017 meeting and intersessional processes, as well as take forward discussions on the programme and structure of the IGF 2018 meeting and other ongoing IGF activities. All interested stakeholders are invited to join and participate in the Open Consultations and MAG Meeting. Online participation will be available for those unable to join physically in Geneva.

a. Working Group on IGF Improvements (WG-IMP)
b. Working Group on Multiyear Strategic Work Programme (WG-MWP)
c. Working Group on Workshops Review and Evaluation (WG-WREP)
d. Working Group on New Session Formats (WG-NSF)
e. Working Group on Communications and Outreach (WGCO)